Before I write this review, I guess I should describe myself first. I am meticulous, detail oriented, I like simple, I demand performance. I do the research and I know what I want. I spend many hours in my car. I don't have a lot of time so when I have something done, I expect it to be done right. The first time! I bought a Subaru Legacy. I love it! But it needed some additions. I've always had work done to my new cars. I would go to local places because of the convenience (big mistake), I would go to a friend of a friend (even bigger mistake), I would go to a bargain place (biggest mistake possible). You live and learn. I'm assuming that's why I demand so much now. I don't want to go back every other weekend with issues. Is that so much to ask for? Can somebody tell me where to go? Where people take pride in their work? Where someone can appreciate one's love for attention to detail? Does anyone have any suggestions? Any recommendations? Please?!?! Well, with all due respect, you can keep your suggestions and recommendations. I don't need anymore, "just bring it back and we"ll take a look" or "it worked fine when you left, it must be something you did" (thanks Best Buy). I am so done with shoddy work. I am finished with a nice storefront and high school kids in the back with no true experience doing the actual work on the car you just spent many THOUSANDS of dollars on. I appreciate your suggestions and deals but I found a place. I finally found a place that employs car lovers. True, genuine, detail oriented, audio aficionado, custom work, labor of love, professionals! "AVENUE SOUND of Freeport"! If you go elsewhere... Good luck! And I mean that, really I do. But before you choose a bargain deal or a friend of a friend or a big box electronic store or another stereo install place, listen to my review first, you'll like it. Now I've always been used to Best Buy and 6th Ave and local stereo places and ALWAYS disappointed. I was driving through Freeport and saw Avenue Sound so I went in. The showroom was clean and bright. It was filled with speakers, alarms, monitors, head units, navigation, rims etc. Stuff you would expect to see. Customers were walking around. Overall, a good feel. I looked around for about 2 minutes and then was approached by Vik. Introduction was polite and thorough. He said, "Hi, my name is Vik, welcome to Avenue Sound, how may we help you?". Now, most people will not put much thought in that, but that introduction speaks volumes!! Allow me to explain; He introduced himself clearly while shaking my hand. A sense of pride in where he works knowing that his competition can not compare. He said "we", as in his team is ready to confidently satisfy another customer. A firm handshake while never taking his eyes off of me and saying, "you", tells me, even though they have a showroom full of customers, even though they are busy, that I was Vik's only customer. I told him what type of car I had and what I wanted. I wanted an alarm with remote start, tint, navigation head unit, subwoofers and an amp. We went over options. Many options. Pro's vs con's. Anything for every budget. He was very informative. I expect him to be knowledgeable, which he was, but what impressed me most was his patience. Once we started narrowing down what I was leaning towards, he introduced me to Antonio who helped me with the sound. Antonio explained my options with speakers. We went over price point, sound quality, what is necessary, what is not necessary, wiring, amp type/size, subwoofer type/size/ohms etc. enough information to make ones head spin. But that's the amazing thing about Antonio. He doesn't confuse you with all the necessary steps that make a great sound system. He slows down, he reads his customer. He knew when I started loosing him. He stopped, and explained it differently and not once did he make me feel like I couldn't keep up. If you don't want or need to know the intricacies that create a quality stereo then take Antonio's advice and trust him. He has a talent and every time I turn my stereo up it's a reminder of his expertise. Tell him what you want, your likes, your taste in music and Antonio will build you a tailored system that will fit and please every one of your senses. On YOUR budget. I listen to a wide range of music and he catered to that. He designed several options that would address my needs. He explained in great detail why and how one design will sound better. The BEST part of my car is... Not knowing I had any work done. Everything is tight, has a factory look, and most importantly, it just works! I can play a video for my son or listen to classical or talk radio, I can listen to rap or hip hop, I can stream anything from my iPhone, I type in an address and she takes me there. Perfect! If you take pride in your car, go to Avenue Sound of Freeport for superior knowledge, workmanship, artistry and skill. Antonio, Vik and the entire team at Avenue Sound... Thank you. You guys rock!!! read more